We have fundamental differences in beliefs that are not likely to be bridged on the internet.

LEO vs. private citizen is again, apples/oranges. I KNOW LEO's have undergone training and undergone a phsyc evaluation. Do some unstable cops slip through, of course. But I don't KNOW a private citizen open carrying is even doing so legally... I don't KNOW the gun is legal, don't KNOW he/she is trained, etc.

The argument for/against open carry, to me, is a d*ck measuring contest just to say a person can do it. There is no benefit to open carry vs concealed carry (and again, could be a negative or dangerous in certain situations). I am not trying to disarm private citizens, but I do want those carrying to have respect for the other individuals who may be "afraid" of firearms.

I am a firm believer in situational awareness. It's served me well and I would rather teach my kids to fear AND respect guns. This is why I will sometimes leave somewhere when a LEO walks in (the way other patrons respond, type of establishment, etc). Guns ARE dangerous no matter how you slice it. I have a few guns here and I would never expect my fellow citizens to be okay with me openly carrying them around.

BTW, Eddie Eagle is not a solution for gun safety in the home. Really, there is no situation in which having a gun in the home is 100% safe. But as gun owners you can teach your kids (way better than any children's cartoon) to respect guns. Personally, my kids won't touch one until they are 16 (with my knowledge obviously). If you are different, that's cool, and it's your prerogative as to how you teach your children firearm safety. But, back to open carry, you are not just affecting yourself and exercising your prerogative... you are forcing your beliefs on everyone around you for no benefit over concealed carry.

I am happy for you though that you are moving to a state that is more amenable to you enjoying your hobby and exercising your 2nd amendment right in a way that is more aligned with your beliefs. Congrats.

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